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  • Hello! I've reviewed the instructions for creating the Mini Shelf using Tinkercad. This document will guide you through each step from designing the shelf using basic shapes, to decorating, printing, sanding and painting it. I'm ready to answer your questions about the design process, the necessary materials, and the printing instructions.
  • What software is used to design the mini shelf?
    What type of printer is recommended?
    What materials are needed for printing?
    How should the shelf be printed?
    What kind of paint is suitable for the shelf?
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Mini Shelf (created With Tinkercad)
by AlfyreHawk
Have you ever wanted to display tiny treasures on a shelf, but couldn't nd a shelf small enough? In this Instructable, you
can learn how to make a printable custom mini shelf with Tinkercad.
Supplies:
A Tinkercad account
A 3D printer
(I use the MakerBot Replicator)
PLA lament
Acrylic paint
Sandpaper
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Step 1: Back Wall
(*Note: The imperial system is used for all dimensions.)
Select the box (or cube) shape from the
Basics Shapes
category, and make it 1/8 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 5 inches
long.
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Step 2: Side Walls
Next, take another cube, make it 2 inches tall, 1/8 inches wide, and 4.25 inches long, and place it within the edge of the
back wall. Then, duplicate it by pressing Ctrl + D, and put the copy on the other side of the back wall.
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Step 3: Shelves
(Here the shelves are equally spaced, but can be adjusted to your preference.)
Select another cube, make it 2 inches tall, 4 inches wide, and 1/8 inches long, and place it at the top of the side walls.
Next, duplicate it (Ctrl + D), and move it 1.625 inches below the rst shelf. While keeping the new shelf selected, duplicate
it, and the third shelf will appear below it.
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Step 4: Top Shelf
Select the wedge shape from
Basic Shapes
, make it 1.875 inches tall, 1/8 inches wide, and 3/4 inches long, place it on top
of the back wall, and against the top of the rst shelf. Duplicate it, and put the new wedge on the opposite edge.
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Step 5: Decorate the Walls
Step 6: Grouping the Shelf
Decorate the walls with the scribble tool from
Basic Shapes
to create swirls.
Once you've nished decorating the walls, group the entire shelf together by dragging the cursor across the design and
pressing Ctrl + G.
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Step 7: Print Time
Now the shelf is all ready to be printed! Make sure to print it on its back to minimize the amount of supports used in the
printing process. With this size, it took about 6.5 hours to print.
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Step 8: Sanding the Shelf
Step 9: Paint It
Step 10: Finished Shelf
For a more polished look and easier painting job, I used sandpaper to smooth out the rough surfaces.
Finally, it is time to paint! You can use any color you prefer. I've found that acrylic paint works best.
Now you can display your tiny treasures for your family and friends. Enjoy!
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